AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSaharan Dust & Health: Forecasts warn that Saharan dust will return to the Caribbean and may reach the United States in the coming weeks, bringing hazy skies, drier air, and higher risks for asthma and other respiratory problems—especially for children and the elderly. Desertification Pressure: A new look at desert advance highlights how drylands are getting drier worldwide, with the Sahara expanding southward into the Sahel and threatening livelihoods. Mauritania Eye Care: Mauritania validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and joined WHO’s SPECS 2030 initiative to expand equitable, quality eye services. Clean Cooking Finance: The AfDB announced a new clean cooking program aiming to reach about one million households and cut millions of tonnes of CO2, using blended financing to scale solutions across Africa. Mining & Climate-Linked Development: The World Bank is expanding support for mining activities as demand for critical minerals rises, while pushing for jobs and local value creation. Regional Security & Sahel Strain: Coverage on Mali’s Islamist insurgency describes how groups are intensifying pressure on state control and local economies.
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